Kia, Maruti Suzuki, Tata, Mercedes-Benz and Audi have announced a price hike across their model range from January 2023. All carmakers have cited an increase in commodity prices as the major reason behind the hike. Maruti SuzukiMaruti Suzuki has confirmed that it will be increasing the prices of its entire model line-up, although the hike will… Continue reading New car, SUV prices to go up from January 2023
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Suzuki Motorcycle India expands Burgman Street range with new EX variant
Suzuki Motorcycle India, which is currently seeing strong demand for its scooters particularly the Access, today launched the new 125cc Burgman Street EX, priced at Rs 112,300 (ex-showroom Delhi). This is the third variant in this scooter series after the Burgman Street and the Bluetooth-enabled Burgman Steet. Compared to the existing Burgman Street variants, the… Continue reading Suzuki Motorcycle India expands Burgman Street range with new EX variant
Audi India to hike prices up to 1.7 percent across model range from January
German luxury carmaker Audi has said that the prices of its model range in India will be increased up to 1.7 percent from January 1, 2023. “The price hike is a result of rising input and operational costs,” the company said. Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India, said, “Audi India’s business strategy focuses on… Continue reading Audi India to hike prices up to 1.7 percent across model range from January
Volvo bags record order for electric trucks in Australia
The shift to sustainable truck transport is happening in many parts of the world, including Australia, where sales of electric trucks are starting to pick up. The country is committed to deliver net-zero emissions by 2050. With transport accounting for 19% of Australia’s carbon emissions, and 38% of that coming from road freight, pressure is… Continue reading Volvo bags record order for electric trucks in Australia
Volvo bags record order for electric trucks in Australia
The shift to sustainable truck transport is happening in many parts of the world, including Australia, where sales of electric trucks are starting to pick up. The country is committed to deliver net-zero emissions by 2050. With transport accounting for 19% of Australia’s carbon emissions, and 38% of that coming from road freight, pressure is… Continue reading Volvo bags record order for electric trucks in Australia
Hinduja Tech acquires engineering consultancy firm Drive System Design
Hinduja Tech (HT), part of Hinduja Group and a global engineering services company, has acquired UK-based Drive System Design (DSD), an engineering consultancy known for developing innovative solutions for electrified propulsion systems. DSD currently provides advanced engineering to automotive, commercial vehicle, off-highway, defense and aviation industries from locations in the United Kingdom, the United States,… Continue reading Hinduja Tech acquires engineering consultancy firm Drive System Design
Apollo Tyres inaugurates Advanced R&D Tyre Testing facility
Apollo Tyres, the leading tyre maker, today inaugurated an Advanced Tyre Testing facility, which is housed at its Global R&D Centre, Asia in Chennai, India. The new facility will help improve upon the efficiency and effectiveness of the product development cycle for passenger vehicle and two-wheeler tyres, including the ones for electric vehicles. The key… Continue reading Apollo Tyres inaugurates Advanced R&D Tyre Testing facility
Apollo Tyres inaugurates Advanced R&D Tyre Testing facility
Apollo Tyres, the leading tyre maker, today inaugurated an Advanced Tyre Testing facility, which is housed at its Global R&D Centre, Asia in Chennai, India. The new facility will help improve upon the efficiency and effectiveness of the product development cycle for passenger vehicle and two-wheeler tyres, including the ones for electric vehicles. The key… Continue reading Apollo Tyres inaugurates Advanced R&D Tyre Testing facility
India’s Top 5 UVs in April-November 2022 amass total sales of over 3 million units
India’s Top 5 UVs in April-November 2022 amass total sales of over 3 million units If the passenger vehicle industry is setting the pace for India Auto Inc with strong double-digit growth of 30%, then it’s thanks to the surging demand for utility vehicles (UVs), whose sales have crossed the million mark for the third… Continue reading India’s Top 5 UVs in April-November 2022 amass total sales of over 3 million units
L2+: from baffling jargon to the future of autonomy
Autonomous driving is probably the leading generator of auto industry jargon, and none has been more difficult to pin down than L2+. L2, for level two, is at least reasonably widely known for indicating the stage of autonomy on a scale of zero to five as defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Level… Continue reading L2+: from baffling jargon to the future of autonomy